Comanche County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, June 25, 1885
Add to My HeroesJoe N. Martin
Deputy Martin was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for drunk and disorderly conduct. During the arrest the man pulled out a gun and shot Deputy Martin several times. He succumbed to his wounds five days later.
Deputy Martin was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, June 20, 1885
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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